Ingredients and Weight:
- Unsalted butter, 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
- Granulated sugar, 1 cup
- Large egg yolk, 1
- Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour, 2 1/4 cups
- Cornstarch, 1/4 cup
- Salt, 1/4 teaspoon
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fit the dough into a cookie press with your desired shape.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pipe 2-inch long cookies onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 1g
Dish Characteristics:
- Buttery and rich flavor
- Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture
- Customizable shapes and designs
- Suitable for all occasions
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely divine! The butter flavor is so intense and they're just the right amount of sweetness."
- "I love how easy these cookies are to make. My kids had a blast using the cookie press to create their own designs."
- "Perfect for Christmas parties or any other festive occasion. They'll impress your guests with their elegance and taste."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the cookies.
- If you don't have a cookie press, you can use a piping bag with a large star tip to pipe the dough onto the baking sheet.
- Let the dough chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before piping to make it easier to work with.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
